Drama teaches young students to gain self confidence by using their imagination. It releases self-expression in every field of life. Students participate in pantomime, skits, puppet shows, monologues. Expands emotional capacity and understanding of others.

Teaches young students in the creative use of imagination to gain poise, self-confidence and verbal skills. Drama students participate in pantomime, skits, puppet shows and monologues. Developing creative ability increases awareness of beauty, expands spiritual insight and a greater appreciation of the creative process. Our students have gone directly into important theatrical roles with an impressive portfolio and a solid foundation for a career in theater arts.

Drama and Actors Studio
Monday-Friday, call for times.

• Second grade through age 15
• Ensemble acting techniques and technology for stage
• Audition Preparation
• Stage Work
• Creative Writing
• Human Video
• Costuming
• Make-up and theater technology
• Several performances and trophy program each year

Whiteford Performing Arts Guild (PAG)

This is an elite association of performing artists united for the purpose of promoting continuing education in the arts and broadening the base of knowledge through the study of multiple disciplines.

Membership in the Guild is open to all students taking more than one class after one full year (fall and spring term) or regular attendance in the School of the Arts,

All members receive an attractive, gold trimmed membership certificate suitable for framing and a membership identification card for purse or wallet.

After one full year in the Guild, members receive their 14 K yellow gold electroplated Performing Arts Guild Star lapel pin.

Students who achieve performance goals and attain skill levels in each subsequent year of membership receive merit badges and medals of honor.

Second year members receive a handsome monogrammed portfolio with a professionally rendered performance and training resume. This resume will be updated each year the student continues membership in the Guild and, where applicable, includes a sampling of the student's work, such as original scripts, songs and art work.

Third year members receive a Medal of Honor and discounts on audition preparation fees. Gymnastics and Dance Performing Arts Team members receive additional competition coaching with industry leaders.

Other vital privileges include:

Guild members receive special recognition (PAG) on all School of the Arts programs. Third year members receive special seating for families at recital events.

Guild members receive 10% off on all purchases from the SOA music store. Martial Arts Sparring Team PAG members receive all team gear at wholesale costs